US Bridges

Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.08MI N or CR 280 W · Structure no. 604150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBoy Scout Road
CrossesBishop Branch
Location0.08MI N or CR 280 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70816, -86.21103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Boy Scout Road over Bishop Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.